Coping, or something like it
It’s been one entire year. I wish I could tell you that I don’t cry anymore, that I don’t go to call her and that I don’t feel like I’m drowning in life. It’s been one year and I still don’t know—don’t know why it happened, don’t know what to tell my niece when she […]
Schiller honored for Pepose science award
The university honored Peter Schiller, a professor in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics at MIT, for winning Brandeis’ Jay Pepose ’75 Award in Vision Sciences established in 2009. The award is funded through a $1 million grant established by Brandeis graduates Jay Pepose ’75 and Susan K. Feigenbaum ’74. After winning the award, Schiller delivered […]
Purim Megillah reading gives women voice
At Brandeis we see a lot of Jewish holidays. One of the most visible ones which comes around every spring is Purim. Purim attracts a lot of notice because it is so festive and because some participants dress-up in elaborate costumes. The Brandeis Interfaith Chaplaincy explains that Purim is a celebration to remember the story […]
Gotta catch ’em all over again with ‘Black’ and ‘White’
On March 6, the latest wave of the Pokemon storm made its way across the Pacific as the fifth generation of games, “Pokemon Black” and “Pokemon White,” surged from store shelves and into the homes of families across the nation. The English edition had a lot to live up to, with the original already having […]
Crisis in Japan: Examining the effects of radiation
Considering the nuclear concerns that have resulted from the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, I thought it would be important to evaluate all the news and data out right now and try to estimate the magnitude of this disaster in comparison to previous radioactive scares. At the very least, I hope to bring awareness […]
James Carroll explains significance of ancient Jerusalem
Author James Carroll described the common threads of Christianity, Judaism and Islam in ancient Jerusalem, explaining that ancient Jerusalem reflects the stories of wars throughout history and continues to ignite heated conversations about the fantasy of the city of Jerusalem today. The International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life hosted author James Carroll to […]
Students fight for rights of illegal students
Four Brandeis seniors were attending a Student Immigration Movement (SIM) meeting in Boston, when they heard a young man tell a story that made them question Massachusetts’ sense of social justice. The young man had been in the process of transferring from UMass Dartmouth to UMass Boston, when he was forced to drop out. He […]
Brian’s basketball rankings: The Bulls take over the East
1. Lakers (48-20): Though they lost a close game to the Heat, Kobe stole the headlines with his post-game shooting session in the Heat’s own stadium. It is this type of dedication that will make the Lakers the hardest to out in the playoffs. 2. Bulls (48-18): As the Celtics are fading, putting health beforeh […]
Get with the funk
Students of Brandeis University, I have heard the Good Word, I have seen the Sign, I have experienced the Ecstasy, and I want to share it with you. It has a name: The Funk. “What is this ‘funk,’” you ask, “and how can I find it?” To this I answer you, if you go looking […]
‘The Duke’ Part IV
Previously in “The Duke:” After loner Veronica informed Tim that his mother was having an affair with her mother, he agreed to try to catch them in the act … All week, Tim had carried the camera around with him in his backpack. He couldn’t stop unzipping his bag and looking at it, nestled among […]
Judges compete in UAA baseball tournament
The Brandeis baseball team has been active in Florida facing several different teams for the past two weeks. Most recently, the Judges participated in the University Athletic Association (UAA) baseball tournament. Before the tournament, left-handed pitcher, Jesse Link ’13 said, “We are all getting excited for the UAAs tomorrow [March 10] and I think that […]
The lockout: It’s not fiction anymore
Last Friday the long-running negotiations between the National Football League (NFL) and the former players’ union (NFLPA) over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), after two short extensions, finally reached its next chapter. Unfortunately, the next chapter is litigation. In order to avoid a required six-month waiting period before filing an anti-trust lawsuit, the NFLPA […]
Gordy’s baseball rankings: halfway through spring training
We’re halfway through spring training and less than two weeks away from the regular season. Here’s a look at how training is going for all of the teams. These are the records as of the end of the March 16 games. Grapefruit League (Florida) 1. Atlanta Braves (12-6): The Braves have had a good week. […]
Luck of the Irish
Like most holidays in the United States, advertisers capitalize on St. Patrick’s Day. A flood of sale e-mails include subjects like “St. Patty’s Day is all about the green—How ’bout we save you some?” and “Save 20% on a Shamrock Sampler!” But what is the significance of St. Patrick’s Day, and how and why do […]
